The refined <b>Caran d&#39;Ache</b> Ecridor XS retro <b>mechanical pencil</b> is a sturdily functional and elegant writing instrument that will elevate your penmanship. Crafted from silver-plated, rhodium-coated solid brass and engraved with a retro guilloche pattern originating from 1947 with a 0.5mm pencil mechanism, the Ecridor will easily stand the test of time.